Executive Moves

The following CMO moves have been reported since Feb. 14: 

Cincinnati-based Bon Secours Mercy Health has tapped Cassie Lewis, DNP, as chief nursing and quality officer for its Hampton Roads market, effective Feb. 13. 

The president and CEO of Cape Girardeau, Mo.-based Saint Francis Healthcare System has resigned. 

Jacksonville, Fla.-based Nemours Children's Health named Rachel Thornton, MD, PhD, vice president and enterprise chief health equity officer.

St. Bernardine Medical Center, part of Dignity Health, has appointed Sam Hessami, MD, as chief medical officer. 

David Irizarry was chosen as the next CEO of Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville, Texas.

Boston-based Mass General Brigham has selected Thomas Sequist, MD, to serve as the system's first chief medical officer. 

Maywood, Ill.-based Loyola Medical Group named Alexander Ghanayem, MD, its chief medical officer, the group said Feb. 15.

Hendersonville, N.C.-based Pardee UNC Health Care has named its first vice president of workforce development and community affairs.

St. Joseph, Mo.-based Mosaic Life Care has named Mike Poore interim CEO.